🇮🇹 Belluno, Italy
Hotel Doriguzzi
📍 2, Via del Piave, Belluno
Your stay — Hotel Doriguzzi
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The Property — Hotel Doriguzzi
Hotel Doriguzzi is a straightforward, family-run three-star in central Belluno, a few minutes’ walk from the Piazza dei Martiri. The lobby feels clean and practical, with a small bar and friendly front desk staff who know the area well. It suits independent travellers who value a solid, no-surprises base over frills—ideal if you’re in town for a Dolomites trip and want simple, affordable comfort near the bus station.
Chronicles of Belluno
Belluno was founded by the Veneti tribe and later became a Roman municipium. Its medieval centre grew around the Duomo, and under Venetian rule the city fortified itself with walls that still define the old town. In the 19th century it became a regional hub for copper and wood, trades that shaped its solid, portico-lined streets. Today Belluno is the quiet administrative capital of its province and a popular base for the Dolomites, with a well-kept historic centre that feels lived-in rather than staged.
Best Time to Visit
Full Belluno guide →Best months
July, August, September. Summer in Belluno is warm but rarely oppressive, and the long daylight hours leave plenty of time for hiking or exploring the old town before crowds arrive.
Peak / festival surge
August. This is prime Italian holiday month, so Belluno gets busier with families and hikers. Hotel prices can rise 20-30% above shoulder rates. The Palio di Feltre (early August) draws extra visitors to the wider area.
Budget shoulder season
May, June or late September. Temperatures are still pleasant (15-25°C), accommodation costs drop, and you’ll miss the heaviest tourist flows. Perfect for walking the Dolomites without the summer queues.
Weather & packing
Belluno sits in a valley that funnels cool Alpine air at night, so even a July day can drop to 10°C after sunset. Always pack a mid-layer jacket or fleece and a waterproof layer—a sudden afternoon storm is common in summer.
Live City Briefing — Belluno
- From 2025, a new bus hub opened at Belluno railway station, improving connections between the train station and the historic centre—check route 1 or 2 for the five-minute ride to Piazza dei Martiri.
- The Cortina d’Ampezzo cable car is fully operational for summer 2026, giving easy access to the Tofane peaks; advance booking is recommended on weekends.
- Belluno’s main market (Piazza dei Martiri, Wednesdays and Saturdays) has extended its food section this year, with local cheese and cold cut stalls open until early afternoon.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Doriguzzi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the courtyard or rear side of the building, away from Via del Piave. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (ground floor in Italian numbering: piano terra) facing the street; they get direct traffic noise from Via del Piave, a main road running through Belluno. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell on any floor, as the 3-star lift may be audible.
Best views
Rooms on upper floors (3 or 4) facing Via del Piave have a view of the historic centre and the surrounding Dolomites skyline—worth it for the panorama if you don't mind some traffic hum. Courtyard views are greener but less dramatic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 4 are the quietest, balancing elevation above street level and distance from typical foot traffic in the lobby or bar area.
🔊 Noise notes
Via del Piave is a main thoroughfare in Belluno, with local traffic and occasional buses. Morning delivery trucks may service nearby shops around 7-8am. The hotel's own bar or breakfast area on the ground floor generates low-level buzz from 7am to late evening.
Insider tips
1. Request a top-floor room (floor 4) facing Via del Piave for the best mountain views, but bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. 2. If you arrive by car, ask the reception about free street parking on side streets off Via del Piave (like Via Garibaldi) rather than the paid spots right outside the hotel.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Doriguzzi
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login or time limit.
Single lift serves all 4 floors (rooms 101–402); no stairs-only sections.
No physical papers or digital newsstand; lobby has a small book-exchange shelf.
Check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop possible from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20 (subject to availability).
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; longer storage not offered.
Step-free access from street via ramp to entrance; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Centro (Via Caffi, 50 m) – €12 per 24 h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (mandatory, applies to all guests aged 14+).
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giacomo (130 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Cappella di Palazzo De Mezzàn (167 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: San Giovanni Nepomuceno (271 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei ss. Rocco e Sebastiano (302 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Area commerciale dell'Altanon — 637 m · ~8 min walk
Parco Terra di Mezzo — 122 m · ~2 min walk
Galleria d'arte contemporanea "Carlo Rizzarda" — 69 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro De La Sena — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Parco giochi (1-6) — 356 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 221 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Minciotti — 345 m · ~4 min walk
Feltre FS — 852 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange money at any bank or post office with no commission; avoid airport bureaux and currency exchange kiosks in tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work everywhere; small vendors and markets may prefer cash.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10%), give a euro or two to taxi drivers, and nothing to hotel staff unless for special service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →At a local bar or pasticceria, a caffè (espresso) is about €1.00–€1.10 at the counter.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a rosticceria or bakery is €4–€6.
A pizza or pasta dish in a trattoria costs around €8–€12.
Via del Piave has a few bakeries and bars; for more variety, head toward Piazza dei Martiri or the historic centre where you'll find cheap kebab and takeaway pizza shops.
Supermarkets include Conad, Coop, and Lidl; all are within walking distance from Via del Piave.
Via XX Settembre has affordable chain stores like OVS and Terranova; for budget finds, check the outdoor market on Saturdays in Piazza dei Martiri.
City buses cost €1.50 per ride (buy from tabacchi); a day pass is €4.50. From Venice airport, take the ATVO bus direct to Belluno for €12–€15.
1. Buy groceries from Conad or Lidl for picnic supplies. 2. Eat lunch at a bar with a fixed-price menu (€10–€12) rather than dinner. 3. Pick up a Belluno Card from tourist info for free or discounted museum entry.
Good to know — Belluno
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Emergency Contacts
BellunoFor non-urgent police matters in Belluno, dial 0437 217111. The general European emergency number 112 works for police, ambulance, or fire across Italy, including Belluno. Save 118 for ambulance, 115 for fire. For mountain rescue (helicopter), call 112 and ask for Soccorso Alpino.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Belluno, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Doriguzzi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 221 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Minciotti — 345 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Belluno Bus Station → Hotel De Marco (via Via Roma stop)
💡 Line 1 or 2. Validate your ticket on board—no validation means a €50 fine. Walk from the station is 15 minutes through the old town.
Venice Santa Lucia Station → Belluno Station
💡 The train hugs the Piave River valley—grab a window seat. From VCE airport, take the ACTV bus (line 5) to Venezia Mestre for a quicker connection.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Belluno Bus Station
💡 Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi or online. Validate your ticket on board or you'll risk a fine.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Casera Masetina
💡 Shared shuttles (e.g., Cortina Express) are cheaper but stop in Belluno town, not at the hotel. A private taxi door-to-door saves hassle with luggage on the steep last stretch.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Belluno Bus Station
💡 Buy tickets at the ATVO office in arrivals or via their app. Direct route, no changes needed. Sit on the left for Dolomite views.
Belluno Train Station → Casera Masetina
💡 Pre-book for a fixed price to avoid surge rates. Ask for Stefano — he knows the shortcuts up the hill.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Hotel De Marco
💡 Book 24h ahead for fixed rates. Ask for a car with ski rack if visiting in winter. Hotel De Marco has limited parking.
Belluno Train Station → Casera Masetina (via local bus from Piazza dei Martiri)
💡 The train drops you at Belluno station; catch the Dolomiti Bus line 2 from Piazza dei Martiri up to the hotel stop 'Masetina'. Only 4 stops.
Belluno Railway Station → Ostello 'La Casermetta' (Via del Bosco stop)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the tabacchi inside the station or the automated machine — cash only. The stop is right outside the Ostello's gate, saving you the hill climb.
Venice Mestre Bus Station → Belluno Bus Station
💡 Cheapest option but limited schedules; check FlixBus app for Belluno connections. Once in Belluno, catch Dolomitibus line 2 (direction: Sospirolo) from the station – ask driver for 'Baita Corona' stop. Single ticket €1.50, buy at tabacchi.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Belluno Bus Station
💡 Buy tickets at the ATVO kiosk outside arrivals, not online — same price but no booking fee. Bus drops you a 15-minute walk from the Ostello.
Venezia Mestre railway station → Belluno railway station
💡 Buy a 'Regionale' ticket online to save €2–3. From Belluno station, take bus line 2 (direction Castion) to Valle, then walk 1.2 km uphill. Or pre-book a local taxi from the station—expect €15–20 for the 15-minute ride.
About Belluno
Wikipedia ↗
Belluno (Italian pronunciation: [belˈluːno] ; Ladin: Belum; Venetian: Belùn) is a town and province in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Located about 100 kilometres (62 miles) north of Venice, Belluno is the capital of the province of Belluno and the most important city in the Eastern Dolomites ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Doriguzzi?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the courtyard or rear side of the building, away from Via del Piave. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Doriguzzi?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (ground floor in Italian numbering: piano terra) facing the street; they get direct traffic noise from Via del Piave, a main road running through Belluno. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell on any floor, as the 3-star lift may be audible.
Is Hotel Doriguzzi noisy?
Via del Piave is a main thoroughfare in Belluno, with local traffic and occasional buses. Morning delivery trucks may service nearby shops around 7-8am. The hotel's own bar or breakfast area on the ground floor generates low-level buzz from 7am to late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Doriguzzi?
Rooms on upper floors (3 or 4) facing Via del Piave have a view of the historic centre and the surrounding Dolomites skyline—worth it for the panorama if you don't mind some traffic hum. Courtyard views are greener but less dramatic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Doriguzzi?
1. Request a top-floor room (floor 4) facing Via del Piave for the best mountain views, but bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. 2. If you arrive by car, ask the reception about free street parking on side streets off Via del Piave (like Via Garibaldi) rather than the paid spots right outside the hotel.
What time is check-in at Hotel Doriguzzi?
Check-in at Hotel Doriguzzi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Doriguzzi have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Doriguzzi?
€1.50 per person per night (mandatory, applies to all guests aged 14+).
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Doriguzzi?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a rosticceria or bakery is €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Doriguzzi?
City buses cost €1.50 per ride (buy from tabacchi); a day pass is €4.50. From Venice airport, take the ATVO bus direct to Belluno for €12–€15.
When is the best time to visit Belluno?
July, August, September. Summer in Belluno is warm but rarely oppressive, and the long daylight hours leave plenty of time for hiking or exploring the old town before crowds arrive.
Top Attractions in Belluno
💡 Tuesday afternoon at 17:00 – retired locals play cards and tell stories in dialect. They'll welcome polite observers. Don't ask for Wi-Fi; this is a phone-down zone.
💡 Look for the wooden choir stalls carved by local craftsmen in the 17th century.
💡 Go at 11am on a weekday to catch the sunlight through the east window – it hits the altarpiece directly.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Check the temporary exhibitions in the cloister.
💡 Free on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise €5 for adults — still a bargain. Allow 1-2 hours.
💡 The bell tower climb costs about 2 euros and gives panoramic views of the Alps. Check the cathedral's timetable for mass times—if you go during mass, enter quietly and sit at the back.
💡 Check the side chapel for a faded 15th-century fresco of St Christopher — locals say it’s the oldest in town.
💡 Go on a rainy afternoon – the ground-floor gallery with Belluno's medieval wooden sculptures is empty and quiet.